Specimen Information

Hemigrapsus sanguineus
Hemigrapsus sanguineus
(Asian shore crab)
Crustaceans-Crabs
Exotic

Specimen ID250405
GroupCrustaceans-Crabs
GenusHemigrapsus
Speciessanguineus
Common NameAsian shore crab
StateNC
CountyCarteret
LocalityBogue Sound near Fort Macon State Park on the eastern end of Bogue Banks [island]
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameWhite Oak River
HUC8 Number03020301
HUC10 NameBogue Banks-Shackleford Banks
HUC10 Number0302030107
HUC12 NameCarrot Island-Beaufort Inlet
HUC12 Number030203010704
Map
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Collection Day23
Collection Month5
Collection Year2008
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayshipping
Statuscollected
CommentsSee voucher photo.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Number Collected1
Photo
Hemigrapsus sanguineus


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/16/2024].

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